Astros Take ALCS Lead with Dramatic Game 5 Victory

The Houston Astros took a 3-2 lead in the ALCS with a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers in a back-and-forth Game 5. Jose Altuve's three-run homer in the ninth inning proved to be the game-winning hit, putting the Astros one win away from their fifth World Series appearance in seven years. The game also featured a benches-clearing incident after Astros reliever Bryan Abreu hit Adolis García, resulting in ejections for both players. The series now shifts back to Houston for Game 6.